Hawaiʻi State Government

Maui Emergency Chief Defends Decision Not To Activate Warning Sirens

Maui Emergency Chief Defends Decision Not To Activate Warning Sirens

The Maui Emergency Management Agency didn’t see the sirens as a viable tool to warn Lahaina’s people about the incoming blaze.

State Failed To Heed Warnings Of Waimanalo Girl’s Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges Honolulu Police Department

State Failed To Heed Warnings Of Waimanalo Girl’s Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges

The lawsuit by the estate of Isabella Kalua says the state advocated her adoption by her foster parents despite multiple reports of suspicious injuries by doctors and others.

Can An Emergency Proclamation Solve Hawaii’s Housing Crisis? ‘That’s The Million Dollar Question’ David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Can An Emergency Proclamation Solve Hawaii’s Housing Crisis? ‘That’s The Million Dollar Question’

Most agree Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation on housing was bold; whether it will achieve its intended goal is far from clear.

Hawaii State Agencies Work To Implement New Nepotism Law Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii State Agencies Work To Implement New Nepotism Law

The new law against hiring, supervising or contracting with relatives doesn’t apply to the Legislature or the court system.

Hawaii Gov Takes Dramatic Action To Solve Housing Crisis. But Is He Going Too Far? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Gov Takes Dramatic Action To Solve Housing Crisis. But Is He Going Too Far?

Critics question the decision to suspend laws to streamline the approval process for development.

Hawaii Governor Signs Tax Relief And Budget Bills David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Governor Signs Tax Relief And Budget Bills

Not everything he originally proposed made it into the tax relief bill. He said those omissions will be revisited in the future.

Hawaii’s Critical Data Is At Risk From Flooding. So Why Wait To Move It? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii’s Critical Data Is At Risk From Flooding. So Why Wait To Move It?

Hawaii’s IT agency has been asking for funding to move but some state officials think it’s better to wait years for a new proposed tech center to be built.

Hawaii LG Sylvia Luke Finds Cash To Cover Shortfall: ‘I Expect Better Of Myself’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii LG Sylvia Luke Finds Cash To Cover Shortfall: ‘I Expect Better Of Myself’

The lieutenant governor is walking back her request for a bailout from the state budget office.

Foster Child Abuse Case Highlights Concerns About Lax State Oversight April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2023

Foster Child Abuse Case Highlights Concerns About Lax State Oversight

Hawaii caseworkers struggle to keep up with federal requirements to meet with foster kids every month, data shows.